SkyTeam Cargo, the world's only global air cargo alliance, has appointed John Engelaan as its new vice president, effective immediately. 

In the announcement, SkyTeam Cargo — with members Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo, Aeromexico Cargo, Air France-KLM Cargo, China Cargo Airlines, Czech Airlines Cargo, Delta Cargo, ITA Airways Cargo, Korean Air Cargo, and Saudia Cargo — said Engelaan, a Dutch national, brings more than 35 years of international experience to his role at SkyTeam Cargo.

Prior to joining the global cargo alliance, he was vice president of Global Fleet at Swissport, where he was responsible for managing 60,000 ground support equipment (GSE) assets across 275 airports in 45 countries.

In addition to supporting ground handling, cargo and fueling operations, he also played a key role in developing long-term sustainability objectives such as reducing CO2 emissions and increasing the electrification of GSE.

Before joining Swissport, Engelaan worked in various senior roles at Air France-KLM and Martinair Cargo, including Director Spain and Portugal, based in Madrid, and Director Gulf, Iran, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, based in Dubai.  

Commenting on Engelaan's appointment, Teddy Zebitz, chair of SkyTeam Cargo's Executive Board and CEO of Saudia Cargo, said: "John's extensive international experience and hands-on approach to everyday Cargo operations will be invaluable to our alliance as we continue to focus on delivering the most seamless and responsible service through innovative products and technology. We are delighted to welcome him on board."

For more than twenty years, SkyTeam Cargo has offered simplified shipping solutions for every type of cargo — from pharma and perishables to luxury goods — to almost anywhere in the world through four key pillar products.

SkyTeam Cargo is the global unique Cargo Alliance with all member airlines working together with more than 2,700 aircraft including 45 full freighters to 150 destinations.